Is it true that pearls make a woman look older? What is the right way to wear this exquisite jewelry? We will try to answer these and other questions today.
How to wear pearls
This mineral became widely popular thanks to the light hand of fashion trendsetter Coco Chanel. Until this moment, only society ladies wore it on special occasions.
In our time pearl beads are worn with different clothes, regardless of whether it is combined with it or not.
Stylists recommend considering:
- Length of the string: Thin women with a thin neck will suit a collar necklace, while long single beads go well with an evening dress.
- Pearl diameter: girls - no more than 6 mm, ladies - over 8 mm.
- Skin color: for dark-skinned people it is better to buy a golden set of earrings and a bracelet, for blondes and redheads it is better to buy a string of pink pearls. White is versatile and can be worn by everyone.
The creators of sophisticated “pearl” images are the famous Sarah Jessica Parker, Milla Jovovich, Angelina Jolie and others.
How to choose pearl beads?
Pearl jewelry is elegance and style. But they need to be chosen correctly to match the individual image. The quality of decoration and the ability to present oneself are an important component of female beauty.
Known about two types of beads:
- classics made from natural pearls;
- original designs of designers with the addition of natural stones.
Length
- Traditional “choker” – 40 cm. Looks stylish with a boat neckline or V-neckline.
Important! Cannot be worn with clothing with straps.
- “Princess” – 45 cm. Suitable for all ages and types of outfits - from simple blouses and turtlenecks to evening dresses.
- “Matine” – 55 cm. Such beads visually lengthen the neck. They can be combined with other lengths, whether in the office or at a party.
- “Opera” – 90 cm. Perfect and elegant for evening celebrations. Before 5 p.m., it is preferable to wear it folded in half or tied in a knot on the chest.
- "Rope" - 135 cm. Popular universal "rope". It is worn both unfolded and folded. Sometimes it is tied with a Charleston knot.
What do pearl beads go with?
Be guided by your taste and inner instinct. Experts do not recommend wearing pearls every day. Its discreet elegance harmonizes perfectly with a woman's business look and formal attire.
Fashionable looks for girls:
- simple, elegant evening dress made of silk or velvet fabric + short beads + stud earrings with pearls;
- simple jeans and sweater + ring with pearls.
For an official reception, it is better for ladies to wear a fashionable classic set or neutral beads made of small pearls with a pendant.
In spring and autumn, feel free to wear a mix of threads of different lengths; the size of the pearls can also be different. The main thing is not to overdo it.
It is recommended to combine pearls with ruby, zircon, peridot, aquamarine, opal, beryl or coral.
It can become a talisman; it is believed that it protects the owner from all adversities.
Rings with pearls are worn with pleasure by ballerinas, actresses and athletes. Women are sure that their health improves significantly if the jewelry is on their index finger. The trend is for beads made from several strands of pearls paired with earrings.
At what age do people wear pearls?
It is believed that this wonderful mineral is suitable specifically for adult women. Pearls, especially black ones, will make young girls look older.
The pearl is a symbol of pure innocence, complacent mood and selfless loyalty. A variety of shapes and styles is the strong point of fashion jewelry. Both classic jewelry and modern jewelry with large pearls are suitable for ladies.
For young people, “chokers” or “opera” are perfect, but not beads.
Advice! Large designer earrings decorated with colored pearls or studs look great with a leather jacket.
Pearl colors
Sometimes it is difficult to choose among the huge variety. White, pink, lavender, green, gray, black. They shimmer brightly with a variety of colors.
First of all, decide on the color. Even ordinary white ones are full of many shades of pink, silver and cream.
The surest way is to choose pearls to match your face tone. Experts suggest applying the thread to the back of your hand. And everything will immediately become clear.
Femininity and elegance are about pearls. The main thing is to choose exactly what you need from the abundance of jewelry.